Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary:
The DA/RDA assists in the performance of quality, caring, clinical dentistry by aiding the doctor smoothly and unobtrusively during examinations and treatment. The RDA performs clinical and technical procedures under the supervision of a licensed dentist as well as prepares the operatory and equipment, gets the patient ready, and maintains awareness of the comfort and safety needs of patients.
Essential Duties:
- Records treatment information on the patient's chart, including treatment rendered, the type of treatment planned and the amount of chair time, doctor time and assistant time needed for next appointment.
- Assists the doctor by passing instruments, aspirating intra‑oral fluids, mixing materials and medicaments during examinations or treatment.
- Provides customer service support to patients by escorting them to and from the treatment room and prepping them for care by the doctor.
- Takes radiographs and intra-oral photos as instructed by the dentist.
- Prepares all treatment rooms including, but not limited to, set-up, decontamination, sterilization of all instruments, cleaning and restocking.
- Maintains cleanliness of the treatment rooms, sterilization room, lab, patient and staff restrooms, and staff lounge area.
- Maintains all chemical solutions, i.e., disinfectant soaks and sprays, sterilants, ultrasonic soultions/tablet, and cold sterilants
- Performs weekly spore tests and monitors spore test results.
- Maintain proper maintenance of sterilization machines, e.g. proper addition and draining of water and or chemicals.
- Takes impressions for diagnostic and opposing models.
- Takes extra-oral photos for Invisalign treatments.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in the dental profession
Special Requirements/Certifications/Licenses:
- Valid X-ray certificate
- Current expanded functions RDA license
- CPR & first aid certificate
If you qualify for this position, please apply!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Profit sharing
Experience:
- Dental office: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Certified Dental Assistant (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Orange County, CA (Required)
Work Location: In person
Skills:
- General Practice
- Coronal Polishing
- Cross-trained (Front/Back Office)
- Digital X-rays
- PPO
- Demandforce
- Dentrix
Benefits:
- PTO
Compensation:
- $26-$28/hour